When It Hits the Fan
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"Any city is three days from starvation and one week from cannibalism." Most citizens of modern nations are utterly dependent on the steady availability of food, water, electricity, professional medical care, and a million other goods and services. People can get away with that dependence, most of the time. Hurricane Katrina and the LA riots show that natural disasters and political strife can interrupt the flow and leave people inconvenienced at best and dead at worst.
This book gives tips for surviving and thriving when civilization breaks down.
[edit] Part 1: Generalities
Introduction purpose, scope, audience, note to contributors
Quick Start The S Just HTF and I wasn’t prepared: Getting through a surprise crisis. Also applies if you’re on a business trip or something.
Small steps Things you can do on the cheap and easy to improve your chances.
Skills Discussion of skills to acquire; specific How-Tos and skills are covered later
Teaming Solo, family, small team, and wider group
Strategies Short, medium, and long term approaches for various kinds of "it" hitting the fan.
[edit] Part 2: Specifics
Applying the Generalities above to your situation: where you live, your family situation, and the situations you're planning for.
